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\"Nigeria<\/p>\n

By Folarin Kehinde, Abuja<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s oil and gas sector has emerged as one of the largest contributors to methane pollution in sub-Saharan Africa, raising fresh concerns over public health, environmental sustainability and the country\u2019s climate commitments.<\/p>\n

This was disclosed at a closed-door stakeholder dialogue and documentary screening in Abuja, organised by the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) in collaboration with the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID).<\/p>\n

Data presented at the forum showed that Nigeria accounted for about 16 per cent of sub-Saharan Africa\u2019s methane emissions between 2010 and 2020.<\/p>\n

The country also flared more than five billion cubic feet of gas in 2023 alone, placing it among the world\u2019s leading gas-flaring nations.<\/p>\n

Methane, a highly potent greenhouse gas, is more than 80 times as potent as carbon dioxide over a 20-year period and is a major driver of climate change.<\/p>\n

In oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta, residents said prolonged exposure to gas flaring and methane leaks has worsened respiratory illnesses, degraded farmlands and reduced fish stocks.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the event, Nigeria Country Manager of NRGI, Ms. Tengi George-Ikoli, acknowledged that the Federal Government has made policy commitments and introduced regulatory reforms to address methane emissions, particularly following the passage of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) in 2021.<\/p>\n

However, she noted that weak enforcement and poor accountability have limited the impact of these reforms in host communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat oil- and gas-producing communities are experiencing reflects a gap between policy ambition and outcomes on the ground. Despite Nigeria\u2019s commitments, methane remains a daily health and livelihood challenge,\u201d George-Ikoli said.<\/p>\n

She added that Nigeria has pledged to cut methane emissions under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and has introduced upstream, midstream and downstream methane regulations.<\/p>\n

Experts at the forum stressed that the effectiveness of these measures would depend largely on enforcement, implementation and collaboration with host communities.<\/p>\n

Executive Director of Policy Alert, Mr. Tijah Bolton, warned that Nigeria\u2019s status as one of the world\u2019s top gas-flaring countries could have economic implications.<\/p>\n

\u201cNigeria has made important commitments on methane, but without transparency and enforcement, those promises will not deliver results,\u201d Bolton said.<\/p>\n

He added that continued inaction could threaten community health and livelihoods and undermine Nigeria\u2019s economic future, especially as new European Union methane regulations raise the bar for market access.<\/p>\n

Similarly, Executive Director of CJID, Mr. Akintunde Babatunde, emphasised the need for stronger oversight.<\/p>\n

\u201cStrengthening monitoring systems, ensuring independent verification, and involving the media and host communities in oversight will be critical going forward,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Despite the grim statistics, stakeholders expressed optimism that methane reduction is achievable and cost-effective, noting that existing technologies can significantly cut emissions, often at little or no net cost when captured gas is utilised.<\/p>\n

As Nigeria advances its gas expansion plans and energy transition agenda, experts agreed that closing enforcement and accountability gaps will be crucial to reducing emissions, protecting communities and restoring public trust.<\/p>\n

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